paranoid
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He also poked at Jones, a star of the paranoid, far-right fringe, for losing a massive defamation lawsuit filed by the parents of children killed in a 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Ahead of his sentencing, Calocane - who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020 - was assessed by Prof Nigel Blackwood, a forensic psychiatrist who provided reports to the CPS.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
A person may also become extremely confused and paranoid, easily upset, moody and irritable.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
“Only the paranoid survive,” added Lake, who is among the leaders viewed as a potential successor to Dimon.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
When I glance at my teammates, I see doubt in their faces—or am I just being paranoid?
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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